Completion of Enemy Property Accounting in Telangana by March
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Synopsis
Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar has ordered the completion of enemy property accounting in Telangana by March's end. This initiative aims to safeguard the assets left behind by individuals who acquired citizenship from Pakistan and China, ensuring thorough verification and protection.
Key Takeaways
- Completion Deadline: March end for enemy properties accounting.
- Ground Surveys: Verification of records is essential.
- Protective Measures: Necessary steps to secure enemy properties.
- Current Stats: 234 enemy properties in Telangana.
- Legal Issues: Many properties face encroachments and disputes.
Hyderabad, Feb 16 (NationPress) Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar has instructed officials to finalize the accounting of enemy properties in Telangana by the end of March, which is overseen by the Custodian of Enemy Property of India (CEPI).
He convened a meeting with representatives from both the Central and Telangana governments concerning enemy properties, which are the assets left behind in India by individuals who obtained citizenship from Pakistan or China.
The Minister emphasized the need for officials to conclude the accounting of these properties by conducting ground surveys and verifying existing records. He also urged them to implement measures to protect these enemy properties.
In a previous meeting held in November, Bandi Sanjay had requested that officials complete the enumeration and provide a report by the first week of January.
He mentioned that suitable actions would be taken to resolve encroachments and other related matters after a thorough examination of such properties located in Hyderabad, Ranga Reddy, Bhadradri Kothagudem, and Vikarabad districts.
Enemy properties refer to the assets of individuals who migrated to Pakistan or China and became citizens following significant events such as the 1962 Chinese aggression and the Indo-Pak wars of 1965 and 1971.
Currently, there are approximately 13,000 such properties across 21 states and two Union Territories, valued at thousands of crores. All these properties have been entrusted to CEPI.
According to Section 8 (A) of the Enemy Property Act, the Central government has the authority to sell these properties. Nevertheless, many of these assets have been encroached upon or are entangled in legal disputes.
Telangana alone has about 234 enemy properties, with 180 in Ranga Reddy district, 44 in Hyderabad, seven in Kothagudem, and three in Vikarabad.
During previous discussions, officials reported extensive encroachment, including unauthorized constructions, particularly in key areas like Miyapur and Kotwal Guda in Ranga Reddy district, as well as Chikkadpally, Musheerabad, and parts of the Old City in Hyderabad.
